Sokol

The first name Sokol comes from Albanian and directly translates to 'the falcon'. The Albanian word sokol has its origins in the Slavic language.

What does the name Sokol mean?

The name Sokol translates from Albanian as 'the falcon'. The word sokol in Albanian has been adopted from Slavic linguistic roots. In Slavic mythology, the falcon plays an important role and is seen as a symbol of warriors due to its wisdom and bravery. Sokol is particularly popular and widespread in Albania and Kosovo.

Where does the name Sokol come from?

The name Sokol is a masculine first name of Albanian origin and means 'the falcon'. The Albanian creation sokol stands for falcon. Used languages include Albanian and Kosovo Albanian.

How do you pronounce Sokol?

So-kol

Popularity

In Germany, Sokol is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2021 at rank 2,810. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, which places it 4,271st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,098th.

Nicknames & pet names

Koki / Kola / Koli / Socke / Soki / Sokoli

Famous people

• Dia Sokol Savage (American film producer)
• Sokol Bishanaku (Albanian weightlifter)
• Sokol Bulku (Albanian footballer)
• Sokol Cela (Albanian footballer)
• Sokol Cikalleshi (Albanian football player)
• Sokol Kacani (footballer from Albania)
• Sokol Kushta (Albanian footballer)
• Sokol Maliqi (Swiss football player)
• Sokol Mziu (football player from Albania)
• Sokol Shameti (Albanian writer)